Dicranostyles laxa
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NameDicranostyles laxa
Scientific NameDicranostyles laxa Ducke
Plant FamilyConvolvulaceae
Natural HabitatNative to the Amazon rainforest, specifically found in slope forests with clay soil, as documented in the Reserva Ducke in Amazonas, Brazil.
Parts Usedleaf,fruit,bark
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesSpecific traditional medicinal uses for Dicranostyles laxa are not widely documented in available ethnobotanical literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsKnown contraindications are not documented for this species due to a lack of extensive medicinal use information.
Cultivation NotesRequires a tropical climate with high humidity and well-draining clay soil. As a woody liana, it needs substantial support for climbing.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Dicranostyles laxa is a woody liana characterized by its ovate to elliptical leaves, which appear dark and somewhat leathery when dried. It produces dark, ovoid fruits and has pubescent, woody stems.
